With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, Debbie and Matt are planning a well-deserved romantic getaway. February can be a sad time of year, so what better excuse than to get away from it all, just the two of them, to somewhere really special, a place to relax and pamper yourself for a change.
After weighing all the possibilities, Debbie and Matt decide that a serviced apartment will provide exactly the luxury they’re looking for; space, flexibility and privacy, combined with all the comforts and services of a hotel. Browsing through the website, discovering the myriad of locations available, they finally opt to treat themselves to a spa in the stunningly beautiful and tranquil Cotswolds. Spa breaks are becoming increasingly popular with young and old alike, offering the ultimate in relaxation and pure indulgence, and the perfect antidote to today’s stress! Booking the apartment through the company is very easy – this is a totally customer focused organization and nothing seems to be too much trouble for their friendly and helpful staff to ensure Debbie and Matt have a great time.
Driving through the Cotswolds countryside, with its gently sloping hills and honey-colored limestone cottages, Matt begins to have only a couple of reserves. Debbie laughs as she assures him that ‘this whole spa thing’ isn’t just a ‘girl thing’, and that her macho image will remain intact. After all, pampering is not just the prerogative of the female of the species. And she promises no, that she won’t tell her co-workers. Matt remains unconvinced, but any doubts he may have harbored soon begin to fade when they reach the apartment.
Your ‘home away from home’ is everything you both hoped for and promised, and more; Light, airy, spacious, superbly equipped, tastefully decorated and spotlessly clean throughout. A luxury hamper, tempting chocolates and, in the fridge, a selection of ‘snacks’ await them, while a bottle of chilled champagne temptingly invites them.
The apartment is not far from the wonderful town of Cheltenham, and there is plenty of time for Debbie and Matt to enjoy the surroundings and do some shopping, before heading back to the apartment to prepare for their spa treatment over champagne and catan. the ‘light bites’ from the fridge.
A little later, highly qualified, trained and experienced therapists come to the apartment to provide the spa treatment. Armed with all the necessary equipment, it seems like they haven’t forgotten a thing, even providing soothing music, mood lighting, and incense to add to the peaceful ambiance. Already savoring the effects of the champagne and the comfort of the apartment, Debbie and Matt settle in for an incredibly relaxing back, neck and shoulder massage, relaxing facial and incredible hand and foot ritual. Just what is needed to restore balance. What a joy!
After the therapists have said their goodbyes and after a heavenly nap, Debbie and Matt change and cap off a wonderful evening with a first-class dinner at a nearby Japanese restaurant. The food is delicious and the service is impeccable. Somehow, given the utter perfection of the weekend so far, that doesn’t surprise them.
In the morning, refreshed and invigorated and eager to make the most of the rest of their break, the happy couple emerge from the comfort of their sumptuous king-size bed to explore the local market, before enjoying a hearty breakfast and heading home.
As they make their way, energized and rejuvenated, Matt has to admit that this has been the break they both needed. Debbie is relaxed and happy, and he feels ten years younger. He’ll be sure to tell the guys at work all about it when he gets back (one or two of them could use a little relaxation, too), not to mention a facial.